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A New Alloy Could Fortify Fusion Reactors—and Lead to Endless Energy
Finally, the oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS) alloy was coated with even more aluminum oxide to test the combined heat tolerance of the fully assembled material. The treated alloy held up ...
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Japan’s superalloys withstand 1112°F test to protect nuclear fusion reactors
However, these coolants, typically made from lithium and lithium-lead (LiPb) alloys, are highly corrosive and threaten the structural integrity of the reactor vessel. This is where ODS alloys can ...
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Corrosion test and STEM cross-sectional observation (IMAGE)
Corrosion test of ODS FeCrAl alloys in liquid LiPb at 873K (left and center) and STEM cross-sectional observation on the surface of pre-oxidized alloy after exposure to liquid LiPb flow (right ...
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Corrosion Resistance of FeCrAl Alloys in Liquid LIPb (IMAGE)
Exploring the corrosion resistance of ODS FeCrAl alloys and the role of protective α-Al₂O₃ and γ-LiAlO₂ layers in liquid LiPb environments Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not ...